Why do we document our lives? Why do we share that documentation with other people? When we approach our lives with the intention to document and share with others, how does that affect our choices?
In July 2024, I went on vacation with the intention to create something from my experience, like a mini artist residency or summer camp. I decided on making a Pinterest board to explore the possibilities and limitations of creating artwork out of this untapped platform.
If I had used Pinterest as it is intended to be used for a vacation like this, I would have made a board titled something like "dream vacation" and I would have saved ideas for what to see and where to eat, while being served ads and recommended pins for everything I absolutely must do or else my vacation wouldn't possibly be complete.
My Pinterest board "vacation?" shows how this platform could be used differently. I don't need Pinterest to tell me how to travel, because I know how to travel. I tell Pinterest how I travel. Although of course...since Pinterest isn't a person...the person who will see my travel documentation is you, the audience.
To learn more about selected artworks and books represented on the "vacation?" board, tap the links below.
Special Feature Links
I was inspired by A LOT of art and architecture on my trip, and I tried to give credit to featured works on Pinterest when applicable. Below are links to certain works and installations that particularly resonated with me. Maybe they will speak to you, too.
Bespoke Copenhagen, The Library of Change
Designmuseum (Copenhagen, Denmark) - tap to learn more
Anne Frank,
The Diary of a Young Girl
Anne Frank House (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) -
Sarah Sze,
Metronome
ARoS Art Museum (Aarhus, Denmark) - tap to learn more
Nicholas Nybro,
Proud
Designmusem (Copenhagen, Denmark) - tap to learn more
Aepenton,
Bottled Pondering
Designmusem (Copenhagen, Denmark) - tap to learn more
Patricia Aufderheide, Documentary Film: A Very Short Introduction
Center for Media & Social Impact - tap to learn more